June 4th is National Cognac Day, and although there are other celebrations going on at the moment, I for one am going to pause to toast this lovely spirit made in France.
Cognac
is not only the jewel of French gastronomy, but 98% of it is exported to over
150 countries
70%
of Cognac is consumed in cocktails worldwide, a figure that illustrates the
great popularity of mixology, both in England and abroad. The very first
Cognac-based cocktails were created in the early 19th century, such as the
"Mint Julep", created around 1800 in the United States.
My favourite is a Sidecar, made with cognac, triple sec and lemon juice. Elegand and fit for a queen
The Cognac success story that began nearly four centuries ago continues to be passed down
from generation to generation. From the vine to the glass, the men and women
who are passionate about Cognac are committed to promoting this unique heritage
and this spirit "made in Charentes".
Cognac is also a superb region to explore. The largest white
vineyard in France, it offers a wide variety of distilleries and landscapes to
discover. The Cognac houses and winegrowers open their doors to visitors to
share their history, under the same banner: Explore Cognac.
www.cognac.fr
